Definition
dimidiate
verb
- to divide into two equal parts; to halve
Usage: formal; rare
adjective
- divided into two equal parts; halved
Usage: formal; heraldry: describing a shield or charge divided vertically into two halves of different tinctures
Examples
- The architect chose to dimidiate the façade with a vertical line of contrasting stone.
- A dimidiate shield in heraldry displays two distinct colors or patterns on its left and right halves.
- The proposal would dimidiate the budget between two competing departments.
- The dimidiate design created a striking visual balance in the composition.
- Medieval heralds used dimidiate techniques to combine family crests on a single shield.